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I made a few strap extenders, similar to the one in the left pic, from carbom fibre. One screw at the end into the body and supported against an additional strap button. It's totally secure and folds away. This was on a Steinberger Spirit XT2 "cricket bat". I made a few extra and gave them away on here. It takes time to make them but it doesn't require a lot of skill. Frank.

I'd say yes, the Barefaced range of 10" and 12" cabs have all the punch I'll ever need. The 12" range just put out basically whatever sound you put in. They're all excellent, the drawback being that it comes at a price. It's worth it to me though. I've been a Barefaced user since they first came on the market around 2009?, and fell no need to change from my G3, and one10 cabs. I'm not on commission. Frank.

Having said all that, my Barefaced speakers are in a different universe. If you want lightweight and compact, the Barefaced one10 is hard to beat. I think a single one10 would compete with my Eden 2x8 easily. I have a pair of one10s and together they sound sublime and are easily loud enough for any of my gigs. I have a Barefaced BB2 and a Super Midget too. Any one of these is enough for my gigs although these cabs are super clear, with amazing volume. If I had to choose one cab to be loud, small and light, it would have to be the Super Midget, although the BB2 is my favourite. It's a luxury to have four cabs, I know. Frank.

That's a really frightening thought! I'll be resisting that 100%. There will be riots if they try that sort of thing! Our governments have already taken far more power than we elected them to have. They have taken the power to tell us we can't leave our homes, hug our family, stopped us making a living by working, stopped us travelling, stopped us socialising. It goes on and on... And then, they are lying to us over the covid deaths, covid cases, the severity of covid, the state of the NHS, and much, much more. And the BBC et al are like government spokespersons. No questioning the situation, no investigations, no contrary views or opinions. Just parroting the bullsh1t. What happened to open and truthful government? Ahhhhhhhh, relax. Frank.

I know I won't be taking any vaccine for C19. There have been too many lies and half-truths from the government already for me to trust any vaccine they buy. Frank.

I had an Eden 2x8 combo and it punched like hell and with giggable volume. A few weeks ago I heard a great little band busking in a city street. The bass player was using a TE Elf with a TE 2 x 8 cab. I must admit I was surprised and impressed with the tone, and especially the volume outdoors. Frank.

I can't hear all that much difference between most amps, never mind components within amps. Frank.

It's difficult to give input someone else's decision but... I don't know if it's directly relevant but I have a USA Fender Vintage Hotrod Jazz. It has a compound radius neck and is built to a very high spec and standard. It's a PJ with 70s jazz PU position. This seems to work really well with the P-PU when blended and very funky soloed. That makes me favour Fender PJs but since I haven't owned a Lakland that opinion might be of limited value. Still, it's a nice problem to have and I hope you make the best choice. 😕 PS. I also have a Warwick LX PJ, a USA Fender Jaguar PJ and an Ibanez Talman TMB100 PJ. The Ibanez stands up surprisingly well in that company! Frank.

Mark Knopfler. Johnny Cash. Frank. (I can't sing either.)

I live in a different part of the UK- Northern Ireland. Although the regulations here are just as illogical here as they are in the rest of the UK. Frank.

I live in Northern Ireland and the regulations and guidance are different here but still...I comply with wearing a muzzle where required and staying away from people I don't know. I've always been an almost compulsive hand-washer anyway. I'm totally disgusted with all four of the UK governments for their dishonesty over Covid-19. The one-sided news reporting on the BBC et al, is nauseating. All the scaremongering, no differing opinions reported, lies over cause of deaths, reporters not robustly challenging politicians and their preferred advisors. I've had enough of it thanks. (A rare political post from me, perhaps the only one ever on basschat. ) Frank.

We're rehearsing in a studio owned by a band member and have been doing so all along. Make of that what you will. The government has lost what little trust and respect I had for them with their misleading and dishonest information. So we're just following the practical lead given by government and health professionals who ignore their own regulations. 😉 Frank.

I have a lot of high end cabs and heads, but a few years ago I bought an Eden EC28 combo in a half-price Andertons sale when I was drunk. What a pleasant surprise. It's an excellent piece of kit. A massive range of sounds , quite deep and rich, and capable of really decent volume. Easily giggable and lots of features. Those little 8" speakers can really dish it out! Frank.

I did that myself and it was a full orchestra and the bass player was right at the back with a pint on my amp. The conductor was a bit surprised. Frank.

What a wonderful player. Thanks for posting. Frank.

It's a great idea, but I feel sad that we have to do things like this just to allow normal life to continue. Frank.

That's a beautiful and well-balanced collection. Now you need a G&L... Frank.

What a beautiful bass and a nice story to boot. Frank.

Just a thought if money is tight - a generation 1 or 2 Barefaced Compact could be your thing. I had one from new for about 6/7 years. They sound superb. Never boxy. 15" Emminence speaker fitted and very lightweight. I think they're changing hands now for around £300. I don't think there's anything to beat it at that price. Frank.

Thanks Bill for being gentle with me and for taking the trouble to explain it. Frank.

Sorry Bill, I was a little bit intoxicated when I posted this last night I just thought that two identical speakers, connected in parallel, resulted in a 3db increase. I absolutely stand to be corrected. Now, I'm an electrical engineer with well over 40 years experience, but I'm definately not a qualified acoustical engineer, so apologies. And I cringe at posting this. 😕 Frank.

I hesitate to type this - but is there a typo in this? I'm no expert and I'm not trying to be a smart-derrière. Frank.

If you want "old school" then maybe one of the Barefaced Two 10 would be your thing. I have a pair of Barefaced One 10s and I think they must sound similar to a single two 10? Anyway, they are superb sounding cabs and LOUD, if that's what you need. No boxy sound at all. Full, deep, thumping and warm sounding and featherweight. Not cheap, but worth the money. Frank.

I hadn't heard this song before. It took a couple of listens but I hear what you're saying. It's all good. Frank.